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Ambitious, hard-working, and motivated animator seeking an opportunity to work in the UK VFX and animation sector. Experienced in delivering work to a consistently high standard across feature films, animated features, commercials, and TV series.
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Work Experience
Animation Tutor at Arts University Plymouth
September 1, 2019 - August 1, 2026Teach the 12 animation principles, character performance, acting and referencing, lip syncing, staging and character animation in 2D, 3D and Stop Motion. Assist students with developing their third year major projects and preparing for industry. Deliver public talks and seminars, plan sessions, conduct workshops, organise pastoral tutorials and mark student work with summative and formative assessment.
3D Animator at Moving Picture Company
January 1, 2019 - September 30, 2019Worked as a 3D animator on Disney’s 'Maleficent: Mistress of Evil' in a large team, creating realistic creature and pixie-type creature animation on top of live-action footage. Also worked on 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian' (Gunslinger episode) creating speeder-bike animations and character animation alongside live-action reference and digital double animation.
Animator at Moving Picture Company
January 1, 2019 - September 1, 20193D animator on Disney’s Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, creating realistic tree creatures and pixie-type characters overlaying live action footage in a team of ~20. Also contributed to Star Wars: The Mandalorian – Gunslinger episode with speeder bike and character animation linked to live action and digital doubles.
Shot Creator at The Third Floor
February 1, 2018 - July 1, 20183D previs animation, camera and layout for Detective Pikachu. Created high-quality shots in collaboration with editors and other previs artists.
Previs Animator at Proof Inc
January 1, 2017 - February 1, 20183D previs animation on Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom. On-set animation at Pinewood Studios, liaising with clients, editors and film crew. Worked on Disney’s Aladdin with a large team of previs artists, asset builders and riggers.
Digital Layout Artist at Netflix Animation
July 1, 2016 - December 1, 20163D Layout on Lego Batman and Lego Ninjago feature films. Collaborated with storyboard artists, animators and editors; layered in camera shake, lighting, depth of field, motion blur and film language.
Shot Creator at The Third Floor
January 1, 2016 - April 1, 2016Previs animation and layout on Dr Strange at Longcross studios; matchmoving, character animation and collaboration with on-set production teams.
Games Animator at Marmalade Game Studio
June 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012Created 3D game animation for 'Activision Wipeout' mobile/tablet game work. Collaborated closely with coders and the art department; animated seamless sequences and cycles on multiple characters. Tested work in Unity and worked alongside another animator.
Games Animator at Marmalade Games Studio
June 1, 2012 - December 1, 20123D Games animator on Activision Wipeout mobile/tablet game; collaborated with coders and art department; animated sequences and tested work on Unity engine.
3D Animator at Moving Picture Company
September 1, 2011 - November 30, 2015Worked on 3D animation for Disney’s 'The Jungle Book', 'Guardians of the Galaxy', 'Spectre 007', 'Fast and the Furious Supercharged' theme park ride, 'The Fantastic Four', 'The Lone Ranger', '300: Rise of an Empire', and Fox’s 'Biscuits' lip syncing. Also worked as a previs animator on 'Cinderella', 'Into the Woods', and an 'Money Supermarket Epic Elephant' commercial. Maintained regular dailies and meetings with supervisors and lead animators; created creature and character animation.
Animator at Moving Picture Company
September 1, 2011 - November 1, 20153D animator on Disney’s The Jungle Book, Guardians of the Galaxy, Spectre 007, Fast and the Furious Supercharged ride, The Fantastic Four, The Lone Ranger, 300 Rise of an Empire, and lip syncing for Fox’s Biscuits; previs on Cinderella, Into the Woods, Money Supermarket Epic Elephunk.
Animator at Double Negative
January 1, 2011 - September 1, 2011Motion capture cleanup of Thark alien characters and scene setups for Disney’s John Carter of Mars; collaborating with a large team of animators and production staff.
3D Animator at Image Engine Design Inc
August 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010Worked on 3D animation for the 'The Thing' prequel feature film. Animated in the style of puppeteering and retro animatronic motion. Collaborated with a team of 20 animators and production staff.
Animator at Image Engine Design Inc
August 1, 2010 - December 1, 20103D animator on The Thing Prequel feature film. Animated in the style of puppeteer and retro animatronic motion Working in a team of 20 animators and production staff.
3D Layout Artist at Image Engine Design Inc
August 1, 2010 - December 1, 20103D animator on The Thing Prequel feature film; puppeteer/retro animatronic motion styling; worked in a team of ~20 animators and production staff.
Junior Animator at Framestore
July 1, 2007 - December 1, 20093D animator on Prince of Persia: Sands of Time, Where the Wild Things Are, The Tale of Despereaux; Primeval Series 2 and 3; commercials Dog Confidence and BA Terminal 5; created realistic creature and character animation, blocking, staging; regular dailies and liaising with clients and supervising animators.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education at Falmouth University
September 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024BA (Hons) Animation at The University of South Wales
September 1, 2002 - July 1, 2005Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education at Falmouth University
September 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024BA (Hons) Animation at University of South Wales
September 1, 2002 - July 31, 2005Qualifications
Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education
September 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024BA (Hons) Animation
September 1, 2002 - July 1, 2005Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (Grade: Pass)
September 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024BA (Hons) Animation (Grade: 2.1)
September 1, 2002 - July 31, 2005Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet
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